Naming Ceremony

The following is the list of items that are required for the preparations of a naming ceremony in Raju Kshatriya community: 

1. Turmeric 

2. Vermilion 

3. Sandal Paste 

4. Akshate (Rice mixed with Turmeric and Vermilion) 

5. Betel Leaves 

6. Betel Nut Pieces (Areca Nut pieces) 

7. White Lime Powder

8. Bananas 

9. Coconuts

 10. Flowers, Garlands 

11. UntiedFlowers 

12. Turmeric Pieces 

13. Navadhanya 

14. Rice (The Traditional Nine Grains)

15. Jaggery

16. Leaf Plates / Plantain Leaves

17. Variety of fruits

18. Mango Leaves

19. Incense Sticks

20. Camphor

21. Milk

22. Ghee

23. Honey

24. Spoons



25. Dry Coconut Halves

26. Rock Sugar

27. Sweets

28. Samittu (9 varieties of Herbal Sticks)

29. Lamps

30. Oil

31. Gejje Vastra 

32. Metal Pots to arrange Kalash

33. Blouse Pieces

34. Towels

35. Lungis/Dhotis

36. Coins

37. Stools

38. Plates and Glasses (Small and Big)

39. Fire Altar (Homa Kunda)

40. Cradle

41. Stone Grinder (Rubbuva Gundu)

42. Swayampaka

43. Waist Threads

44. Bhattada Aralu (made out of paddy grains)

45. Water

46. Holy Tray, Panchpatre, Udharane

47. Rangoli Powder

The naming ceremony of a new born in Raju Kshatriya community, is held on the eleventh day of the child’s birth.

According to the norms of the community, if delayed, the ceremony must either be conducted on either 21st day of the

birth or after the completion of three months of the new born. In case of failure, the ceremony must be held only after a year.

Firstly, elders from both the families, the respective families of father and mother of the new born, take a call on naming ceremony with the consultation of a Purohith. Then, an auspicious day of convenience to conduct the ceremony ischosen. On a chosen day, the rituals are held under the guidance of the Purohith and the new born is given a name which is subsequently followed by distribution of sweets to the invited guests. 

Also, as a part of customs and tradition, the guests are satiated with food delicacies before parting with tambulas (an offering which contains peeled coconut, betel leaves, pieces of betel (areca) nut).